Are you ready to discover how what’s on your plate could change the future of our planet? In this episode of Climate Diet's "Climate and Cuisine" podcast, Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Megan Jones from Friends of the Earth to unpack the surprising connections between school food, climate change, and the power of plant-based eating! 🌍🥗
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* How a childhood documentary sparked Megan’s journey to veganism and climate advocacy * The shocking truth about what’s really in our school lunches and why plant-based options are so rare * Hidden policies behind why schools serve so much cow’s milk—and what needs to change * The incredible climate and health impact of shifting just a few school meals per week to plant-based * Real-life stories and case studies showing how schools save money and the planet by reducing meat and dairy * Exciting new bills and policies that could revolutionize what kids eat across America * The cultural side of food: how plant-based meals can honor diverse backgrounds, promote inclusion, and introduce kids to global flavors
👉 Did you know? If every American skipped meat just one day a week, it would be like taking 25 million cars off the road! 🍔➡️🌱 And schools serving plant-based meals can save tens of thousands of dollars, all while helping the planet.
Join the movement! Whether you’re a parent, student, educator, activist, or just curious about how your food choices matter, this episode is packed with facts, inspiration, and ways to get involved. Learn about the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition and how you can make a difference at your local, state, or national level.
Don’t miss out on:
* Cost-saving secrets of plant-based school meals * Myths and facts: Is plant-based eating really more expensive? * The policies shaping your child’s lunch tray
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